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TOYOTA HILUX2.8GD-6

DOUBLE CAB 4X4 LEGEND RS

BY ALAN ROSENMEYER
he new version of the braking to the already high levels the target fuel consumption figure
Toyota Hilux was launched that make modern double cab shown on the central screen. The
recently and we featured bakkies equal to a luxury car inside figure is 10l/100km. After a full week
Ta video showing just how the cab. and all the conditions as mentioned
capable it is in off-road conditions at above, our final figure was
the Gerotek test facility. On the outside, the test vehicle 9.3l/100km, which I deem as highly
added the RS package as well. This satisfactory for this class of vehicle.
A month later, I received the exact includes the sports bar plus the
same vehicle for a full test and very interesting automated roller The power upgrade to 150kW
the opportunity to put it through its shutter over the load area. This is and 500Nm feels as if it’s an even
paces in all conditions. This test a great feature for securing loads, bigger change from the previous
encompassed normal town driving, weatherproofing and dust-proofing, version, as it now delivers far more
an open-road trip to Herman Charles but it does compromise the load power in all conditions. The 6-speed
Bosman country (Groot Marico), capacity. As always, you must make automatic transmission is always
some very bad dirt roads, some your choices based on your needs. smooth and unflustered.
equally bad roads around the farm Take note that the RS package
and, finally, the trip home with a adds a considerable R85 000 to the The current price for the Legend
500kg load on the back. purchase price. with RS package is R851 000 and
this includes the first 9 services/
The improvements and changes An interesting feature of the Hilux is 90 000km service plan.
to the engine are immediately
apparent, from the muted sound
at idle to the much quieter overall
running hum. With top models now
having balancer shafts added,
this rates as one of the smoothest
and quietest diesel engines that I
have encountered. Changes and
upgrades to the rear suspension
also contribute to far smoother
travel in all conditions. Having said
this, I must comment that the rear
was slightly light and skittish on the
dirt roads when travelling unladen.
The 500kg load on the rear quickly
solved this problem.

Overall, the top Legend spec level
now adds items like active cruise
control and autonomous emergency

Use this link to watch the video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXH6xshTngM
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